AM/CAN CH Onan of Knatchbull

OnanBy Andy and Helene Hansmann

Am Can. Ch. Onan of Knatchbull ROM - “Onan” was named after an old commercial sign Andy spotted while driving in downtown Guelph, Ontario - ONAN Generators which began business operation in 1920. A fitting name for a future show & stud dog!

Onan was born in December 22 1998 and will be 13 years of age this December 2011 - we are blessed to have him with us in such good health and spirits. He does not miss much that is happening around him and goes out with the gang. Never misses a meal either. He is loved by all and gives love to all who enters our home.

Onan has given to us so much, proving himself in the show ring finishing his Canadian Championship as a young puppy and as an adult dog both in show ring and in our breeding program. Brindles are special and need to be very good to be appreciated. In 2000, to my total surprise at the ABA National Specialty under judges Helene Nietsch & Virginia Rowland with an entry of 91 dogs won Winners Dog and Award of Merit. Not bad for a brindle boy from Canada who loves going new places. He went on to finish his American Championship with group placements both in Canada and the United States.

Onan has sired many champions in Canada and the United States, over 20 Canadian Champions and has earned his American ROM with new American Champions to be recorded in 2011. Onan, is a special brindle who entered the show ring like he wanted to win and gave it all with meenjoying every minute with him whether in the show ring or at home.